D
Dsus2
Am
C
G
Dsus4
F
A
A7
It Don't Come Easy
Ringo Starr
Chords
The song "It Don't Come Easy" by Ringo Starr uses a total of nine chords: D, Dsus2, Dsus4, Am, C, G, F, A, and A7. Beginners might find the Dsus2 and Dsus4 chords a bit tricky. The good news is that they are very similar to the D chord, so once you get the hang of D, you can easily change to Dsus2 and Dsus4 by adding or removing a finger.
Strumming Pattern
A simple strumming pattern to follow for this song would be down, down-up, up-down-up. It's important to maintain a steady rhythm throughout the song. To achieve this, try to keep your hand moving up and down even when you're not hitting the strings.
Chord Transitions
The transition between the D, Dsus2, and Dsus4 in the intro and outro might be a bit challenging for beginners. Practice switching between these chords slowly at first and gradually increase your speed as you get more comfortable.
Techniques
During the verses and bridges, the song uses a common chord progression of Am, C, and D. Once you get used to this progression, it will feel quite natural to move from one chord to the next.
The F chord might be difficult for beginners as it's a barre chord. An easier alternative would be to play an Fmaj7 instead, which removes the need for a barre.
Tips
Play along with the song to get a feel for the rhythm and tempo. This will also help you understand when to change chords. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't get discouraged if you can't play it perfectly right away.
Intro
D Dsus2 D Am C G D Dsus4 D
D Dsus2 D Am C G D Dsus4 D
Verse 1It don't comeAm easy. YouC know it don't comeD easy.
It don't comeAm easy. YouC know it don't comeD easy.
Got to pay your dues if youAm wanna sing the blues and youC know it don't comeD easy.
You don't have to shoutAm or leap about you canC even play themD easy.
Bridge 1F get about the past, and all yourG sorrows.
TheF future won't last, it willA soon be your tomorA7 row.
Verse 2ID don't ask for much IAm only want your trust and youC know it don't comeD easy.
And this love of mine keepsAm growing all the time and youC know it just ain'tD easy.
Bridge 2F Open up your heart let's come toG gether.
F Use, a little love, and we willA make it work out betA7 ter.
InstrumentalD AhAm C D
OooohAm C D
Verse 3Got to pay your dues if youAm wanna sing the blues and youC know it don't comeD easy.
You don't have to shoutAm or leap about you canC even play themD easy.
Bridge 3F Please remember peace is how weG make it.
F Here within your reach, if you'reA big enough toA7 take it.
Verse 4ID don't ask for much IAm only want trust and youC know it don't comeD easy.
And this love of mine keepsAm growing all the time and youC know it don't comeD easy.
OutroD Dsus2 D Am C G D Dsus4 D
D Dsus2 D Am C G D Dsus4 D